July 18th, 2008 ·
The Dunkxchange is very proud to have made it for 3 years now. Because of all of your help, we continue to grow and expand to new areas. We are extremely excited about our 3 year third quarter tour. This tour will be all about skateboarding and the elements it brings to the sneaker scene. We have in store a great tour with two day events planned all over the United States. With that said we are proud to announce that Active Ride Shop will be throwing a skate jam on the first day of each event for this tour. Starting July 26th we will be hosting a special sneaker party with active at the active el segundo store. There will be special limited releases of a few shoes (think BMX) and many great give aways. We will also have free food provided by whole foods makets. The actives got sole event will be from 12 noon till 5 pm July 26th to kick off the 3 year anniversary.July 27th the Dunkxchange will be in full swing at the HOP in Lakewood. We will be hosting a special show with prizes and give aways as well. We are working on some fun things. We thank you for the support and hope to see you at both events. Price of tickets will be $8 bucks on July 26th at Active or $10 bucks the day of the Dunkxchange in Lakewood.
July 10th, 2008 ·
The sneaker culture as we know it has expanded as a powerful entity around the world. Reaching Europe and Asia to the small towns in America where it continues to grow. However, Some might not know that a boutique that brings the culture to an urban setting could be right around the corner.
In Seattle, there is a sneaker boutique called Laced up that defines the very pure form of a boutique that represents the sneaker culture, fashion, Hip Hop and Art. 4 very powerful art forms in one place can be found here and it is where it all comes together.
The owner of the shop Cassius broke it down to us and explained what the main goal was opening a shop in Seattle.
“We wanted to bring something new to the community of Seattle as far as music, art and fashion go because we are passionate about preserving sneaker culture. We feel as though the sneaker culture and hip hop are hand in hand and we want to continue to push the boundaries of both”
Where did the Idea of “Laced up” come about?
“Our name stems from slang that we grew up using. To be laced up is to be fly from the head down”
What makes Laced Up different from other boutiques that have the same goal?
“We’re real. We recognize that there are a lot of boutiques that are using this culture as a quick hustle. For us, We wouldn’t be doing anything else. This is our love and that reflects when you come in and speak to us. We support local artists by hosting art shows and rotating the artwork in our store. We also host different hip hop shows and sneaker events. Soon we’ll be sponsoring an AAU hoop team. We want the talents of all those around us to flourish. That’s what we believe this culture is about”
- Oscar Castillo Aka Wreckinkickz
705A E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 274-5671
http://www.myspace.com/getlacedup
July 8th, 2008 ·
During the Quarters of the Dunkxchange We will be introducing new stores and new clothing lines that have been sponsoring the tour in every quarter of the event. The stores will be the Sneaker boutiques that have been a part of the dunkxchange and clothing lines that have been coming up in the urban street wear culture.
In each article or write up, there will be information for those who are interested in purchasing from the stores and we will be supplying pictures and a breakdown on the stores background. Those who are interested in the clothing lines will also be provided with the myspace, pictures and where you can cop.
The first article will be posted soon…..
- Oscar Castillo aka Wreckinkickz
July 7th, 2008 ·
June 20th, 2008 ·
What up we are back in NYC @ Crash Mansion/BLVD on June 29th with Mi Gente Clothing and Nice Kicks to bring you the ultimate dunkxchange and sneaker battle. We have Thirstin Howl the 3rd of the Lo-Lifes coming to peform with other special guest and we also have DJ Clark Kent as a special judge for the sneaker battle. Admission is $12 dollars and will get you into all the events inside the venus. The time of the event is 1pm to 6pm. This is a great chance to win some dope prizes and pick up a pair you have been sleeping. See you all on the 29th 
June 14th, 2008 ·
This is our second time around in Boston, and even though we are from LA we still got love for Beantown. The event will be back and better than last time. This time around we have www.NICEKICKS.com sponsoring the event, a long with the Re-Up, The Lab, a new consignment shop At the Buzzer, e5charlie clothing, fullylaced.com, and solexclusive.com. We are going to be having great give aways from LRG as well as the local sponsors. We also have the Mr. Lo - Life himself Thirstin Howl the 3rd performing. Dont forget the Mi Gente “suck my kicks” sneaker battle either. The prizers are crazy and to win you must rock your kicks to the battle and have knowledge of the sneaker. Make sure to mark your calander June 28th @ Harpers Ferry 1pm to 6pm and the event is as always all ages. Cover charge is $10 bucks as well. 
June 9th, 2008 ·
Nice Kicks, dunkxchange, and Mi Gente Clothing are getting together for a big time sneaker event. We will be doing the dunkxchange at club metropolis with special live performances by Major League and Thirstin Howl of the L0 - Lifes. We will also be doing the “SUCK MY KICKS” sneaker battle that Miami has been blessed with. The date of the event will be June 22nd from 1pm to 6pm. The event will be all ages and admission to the entire event will be only $15 bucks. Make sure to come out and support. This is an event you dont want to miss and who knows you might be surprised with some special edition items and product from our sponsors. 
June 4th, 2008 ·
Whats up everyone. We have had a crazy tour so far and we are beginning to get going on the latter part of the tour. Our June is going to be crazy starting out with Houston June 21st at Engine Room. The date of the Houston show is official. The time of the event will be from 11am to 4pm. The event will be an all age event and we will feature a special section dedicated to the www.NiceKicks.com website. You will also be able to enter into the Mi Gente “Suck my Kicks” sneaker battle with the prizes being some great limited edition sneakers and gear. The show will be hosted by the one and only Dave Jeff of PHLI Chicago and we will have great sponsors and giveaways during the event. Mark you calanders JUNE 21st. 
May 15th, 2008 ·
The dunkxchange is all about helping people out and we always want to make sure when we come across something that is meaningful we recognize the situation. With that said, our friends over at atlas skate shop in San Mateo, CA and NIKE SB are doing a special raffle to raise money for the family of Anthony Rea. Please if you can make sure to get involved. The price is $5 and you have the chance to win a pair of What the Dunks and many other prizes. One great thing is that you can phone in and get involved. Hit them up at www.atlasskateboardshop.com for all the info.
May 15th, 2008 ·
The time is coming back around to make our way back up north. Nice Kicks, Mi Gente, and the Dunkxchange a long with a few friends such as UNI and Jeru the Damaja will be making the trip to Seattle for the first Dunkxchange ever in Seattle. We are looking forward to having a great turn out and plenty of sneakers and clothing to buy, trade or sell. The show in Seattle will take place at club Chop Suey from1 pm to 6pm and its all ages. Admission is $10. Dont forget to check out the local sponsors for Seattle at the show and in the shops. Big Ups to Laced Up, Winner Circle, RPS, EQPT, TITS, Capital Clothing, and more. Also the next day we will be flying down to SF for our 2nd show of the weekend. The SF june 1st Dunkxchange will take place at City Nights SF on June 1st from 1pm to 6pm and will feature Mistah F.A.B. This show will also be full of great vendors with sneakers and clothing as well as possibly some great Chinese food. The event is all ages as well and will go from 1pm to 6pm. Look out for the local sponsors such as Invisible Stripes, RAH clothing, Azuki and others to be in the house. If anyone has any questions please feel free to email us at dunkxchange@hotmail.com. See you all soon!!!
